Here are a few bright finds for you, your home and your dog to keep you dry and stylish while moving cheerily toward spring.
Dry Doggies: Your dog loves jumping in puddles and lakes, but little raindrops make him stop at the front door. Sometimes our sweet pets need a little extra coating. $46, Petaluma Pet Company, 144 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, 707-778-8692, petalumapet.com
Sunny Wet Days: There may be dark clouds everywhere, but the sun in shining on these fantastic boots. Stay dry and bright with this great pair by Danish designer, Ilse Jacobsen. G’s General Store, 19 W. Napa St., Sonoma, 707-933-8082, ggeneralstore.com.
Party on the Inside: We know you’re not all business, but sometimes it’s fun to keep that sunny side a little bit under wraps. This umbrella design is flip resistant. $24.95, Corrick's, 637 4th St., Santa Rosa, 707-546-2424, corricks.com
Rain Chain Chain: Because water falls from the sky. Because storm drains aren’t so pretty. And because the acrobatics of water falling down this copper rain chain are satisfying to watch. $120, Urban Garden, 2313 Magowan Dr, Santa Rosa,707) 543-7037, myurbangarden.com
Water Well: Having interacted with water for a few billions years now, the river rock—in this case hand-carved into a bowl—makes a beautiful basin for water coming down a rain chain. $100 (and up), Artefact Design & Salvage, 23562 Highway 121, Sonoma, 707-933-0660, artefactdesignsalvage.com
Winemaker’s Wear: If you need water-resistant boots, but love the flexibility of leather, here’s an option—made with Protec leather—that gives you both. A staple shoe among Sonoma’s vineyard workers that is also stylish in town. Dare we say, farm-to-street? $171, Eralid’s Shoes, 475 1st St. W., Sonoma, 707-996- 2013, facebook.com/pages/Eraldis-Mens-Wear-Shoes/119585371425223
Measure for Weather: Count the inches of rain—and celebrate each one—with this easy-to-read rain gauge. $152, Urban Garden, 2313 Magowan Dr, Santa Rosa,707) 543-7037, myurbangarden.com
When much-needed rain is pouring down, answer back in style with rainwear and other tools to help you enjoy (or endure) those splashes. Here are a few bright finds to keep you dry and moving cheerily toward spring. Click through the above gallery for details.
